Viking Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (VKTX)
25.69
+1.33 (5.46%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Aug 20th, 11:14 PM EDT
Detailed Quote
Previous Close | 24.36 |
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Open | 24.60 |
Bid | 25.75 |
Ask | 25.83 |
Day's Range | 24.53 - 26.74 |
52 Week Range | 18.92 - 81.73 |
Volume | 23,763,258 |
Market Cap | 2.56B |
PE Ratio (TTM) | -16.79 |
EPS (TTM) | -1.5 |
Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
1 Month Average Volume | 8,089,213 |
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About Viking Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (VKTX)
Viking Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company is engaged in advancing a portfolio of drug candidates aimed at addressing diseases with significant unmet medical needs, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and obesity. Viking’s approach leverages proprietary drug development technologies to design and optimize novel therapeutic compounds, with an emphasis on safety and efficacy. Through its research and clinical trials, the company aims to bring transformative treatments to market that can improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. Read More
News & Press Releases
Viking's key drug demonstrated excellent body weight reduction data in a phase 2 trial, but its safety and tolerability data were disappointing.
Via The Motley Fool · August 20, 2025
The financial markets are a dynamic arena where fortunes can shift rapidly, and the past week has seen two prominent companies, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) and Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX), come under intense investor scrutiny. Despite a year of impressive gains for Palantir, concerns over its valuation have led
Via MarketMinute · August 20, 2025
Viking (VKTX) stock plunged 42% after its obesity pill trial. Experts are split: some call it a $129 Strong Buy, others say it's inferior.
Via Benzinga · August 20, 2025
Wall Street Defends Viking As Weight Loss Pill Trial Results Trigger Stock Rout; Retail Calls Selloff ‘Unjustified’stocktwits.com
Via Stocktwits · August 19, 2025
Intel, Palantir, Home Depot, Viking, Nio: Stocks Making The Biggest Moves Todaystocktwits.com
Via Stocktwits · August 19, 2025
This Drugmaker Stock Slumped 36% In Tuesday’s Premarket Session: Here’s Whystocktwits.com
Via Stocktwits · August 19, 2025
San Diego, CA – Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) experienced a dramatic stock decline today following the release of disappointing clinical trial results for its highly anticipated oral tablet designed to treat obesity and other metabolic disorders. The sharp downturn, which saw the company's shares plummet by over 30% in early trading,
Via MarketMinute · August 19, 2025
U.S. stock indices closed mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging up 0.02% to 44,922.27.
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
Here are the top movers in Tuesday's session, showcasing the stocks with significant price changes.
Via Chartmill · August 19, 2025
Viking shares fell on Phase 2 obesity pill data as tolerability issues surfaced, but William Blair says the stock's sell-off is excessive.
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
Tech stocks pulled back on Tuesday as the absence of fresh bullish catalysts prompted investors to take profits after the recent months-long rally.
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
Keep an eye on the top gainers and losers in Tuesday's session, as they reflect the most notable price movements.
Via Chartmill · August 19, 2025
For a cheap GLP-1 weight loss stock like Novo Nordisk, almost any news can help the stock pop.
Via The Motley Fool · August 19, 2025
Viking's new GLP-1 weight loss pill is pretty great -- but is it enough to turn the company profitable?
Via The Motley Fool · August 19, 2025
The market is filled with gapping stocks in Tuesday's session. Let's discover which stocks are showing gap-ups and gap-downs.
Via Chartmill · August 19, 2025
Viking Therapeutics reported positive Phase 2 results for VK2735, showing significant weight loss and safety in obesity patients versus placebo.
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
Shares lost more than a third of their value after Viking unveiled mixed results for its oral VK2735.
Via Investor's Business Daily · August 19, 2025
Before the US market kicks off on Tuesday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
Via Chartmill · August 19, 2025
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
U.S. stock futures were fluctuating on Tuesday following mostly unchanged moves from Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
Eli Lilly's rare 40-year bond sparks talk of a Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) acquisition. Experts say LLY is "setting up for something BIG."
Via Benzinga · August 19, 2025
Having a stock you own get acquired at a premium feels good at first, but what about the long-term gains that will be left behind when your chips are off the table?
Via The Motley Fool · August 19, 2025